Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS20

Let's examine more closely at the Canon S200 versus Panasonic ZS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and ZS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was launched 23 months later than the ZS20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S200 grades versus the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200 against the ZS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and ZS20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS20 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S200 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.